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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 5h

@aishaharris.bsky.social What A Diff'rence A Day Made by Dinah Washington was my wedding song. I chose it because I love it and because there's a Spanish-language version so my family members who don't speak English recognised it.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 2d

Dear @australia.theguardian.com, the opinions of former Australian PM Scott Morrison are not actually news.

Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Jessica Wade, for writing women into science history. #STEM #history
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Meet the Physicist Who Wrote Over 2,000 Wikipedia Biographies for Women in STEM

After noticing a lack of entries on Wikipedia for incredible women throughout history, this incredible woman decided to take matters into her own hands.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 3d

Witchcraft and power are inseparable. 🌙

In my latest blog, I explore politics, the ethics of free will, resistance, and what it means to practice witchcraft consciously in a world that needs our magic.

https://cosettepaneque.com/political-witchcraft-magic-resistance-and-social-change/

#WitchSky

Political witchcraft: magic, resistance, and social change

Witchcraft and power are inseparable. This blog explores neutrality, free will ethics, history, and actionable practices for just, grounded, liberatory craft.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 9d

Free Holiday Season Seminar: Mindfulness, Non-Violent Communication and MAGA. As the holidays approach, this free event may be of interest to people in the US who are gathering with family.

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2025 Holiday Seminar - Death, Grief, and Belief

Are fear-based, toxic religious beliefs impacting your ability to cope with loss, trauma and grief in a healthy way?

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 13d

I enjoyed Snoop's performance at the AFL Grand Final. What's not to love about Jessica Mauboy and a marching band?

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 14d

Gaia isn’t just “out there”. She’s under your feet, in your lungs, in your dinner. New blog: honouring Gaia with myth, altars, and Earth care (because lighting a candle is nice, but composting is devotion too).

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Honouring the goddess Gaia: myth, magic, and care

A practical starter guide to working with Gaia, the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth, including altar setup, rituals, correspondences, and more.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 14d

Oh, that looks interesting! Adding that to my list.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 14d

As my husband and I left TK Maxx this week, the escalator suddenly stopped. Equipment failure? Sabotage? Or the two little girls giggling at the top who may have hit the button? We may never know. In the face of such chaos, … we walked up.
#EscalatorGate

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 15d

If you were concerned about Kimmel, here's another for you…

Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest.

The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 15d

I'm a big fan of meditation. We often associate meditation with Eastern traditions, and this article offers a slightly broader perspective on the subject.

#meditation #PaganSky

How Did Different Cultures Meditate? (Origins & Different Traditions) | TheCollector

The practice of meditation has existed for a long time and is evidenced across various cultures and religions worldwide. This article discovers its roots.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 15d

One of my pet peeves with U.S. media: when reporting on politics and ‘spirituality’ or ‘religion,’ they rarely say what they mean. They mean Christianity—often evangelical or dominionist Christianity. Just say it. #media

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John Beckett @utaodruid.bsky.social · 15d

I wish Pagans were the threat “Pagan Threat” says we are. I wish we had the power, the influence, and the organizational competency it says we have. Instead, this book tries to make Pagans the scapegoats for the internal failings of conservative religion.

www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbe...

I Read Pagan Threat So You Don’t Have To

I wish Pagans were the threat “Pagan Threat” says we are. I wish we had the power, the influence, and the organizational competency it says we have. Instead, this book tries to make Pagans the scapego...

www.patheos.com

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 16d

Here's a look at some Egyptian deities that the Romans worshipped, how they got there, and the Romans' perspective on them.

#PaganSky

5 Egyptian Gods Adopted by the Romans | TheCollector

Some Egyptian gods became so popular in the Roman world that they were even worshiped in Rome itself, including Isis, Serapis, Osiris, and Anubis.

www.thecollector.com

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 16d

Climate scientists are stupid people who want to kill all the cows. Are they eating cats and dogs, too? Trump is unhinged and embarrassing. Can we stop inviting him to our parties?

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...

‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.

www.nytimes.com

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@Christopher Penczak @christopherpenczak.bsky.social · 17d

Inspired by my beloved's teachings on the matter.
Thank you @adamsartwell.bsky.social

"Thinking like a Witch ultimately leads to a deep sense of self responsibility, and responsibility to the whole — others, community, nature, and the world. It can skew..."

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Are You Thinking Like a Witch? - Temple of Witchcraft

by Christopher Penczak, edited by Tina Whittle Every tradition and community creates their own customs and sayings as they grow. Some are consciously crafted. Some are never intended but become popula...

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 18d

Ani DiFranco is keeping me going this afternoon. #music

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 18d

Wherever you are, whether you’re celebrating the blossoming of spring in the South or the abundance of autumn in the North, may this Equinox bring balance, renewal, and magic to your days.

#PaganSky

Two speckled eggs in a nest amidst branches, with "Happy Spring Equinox" text overlayed.

Steam rises from a mug on a plaid blanket surrounded by autumn leaves. Text reads "Happy Autumn Equinox."

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 18d

Not just Unpopular! He's also the Most Unworthy-Unqualified-Unethical-Uneducated-Unprepared-Undemocratic-Unfortunate-Unhinged-Unjust-Unread-Unappealing-Unconscionable-Untrustworthy-Unscrupulous-Unstable-Unbearable-Unlikable-Unreliable-Unsound & Unctuous President in Modern American History. 🇺🇸 🙄

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 20d

Three Austrian nuns — 88, 86, 81 — were forced from their abbey to a church-run home with male clergy. Miserable, they left. Now the community shelters them while the Catholic Church, one of the richest institutions on earth, does nothing.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/w...

The Plot to Free the Nuns

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 20d

Trump shrinks in front of Putin and Netanyahu. So, blowing up boats, turning on neighbours and allies, and on Americans themselves make him feel like a big man.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 21d

Grounding helps us arrive fully, release excess energy, and reconnect with the Earth. In my latest blog, I share the fundamentals of grounding and anchoring, plus practical techniques.

#PaganSky #WitchSky

The fundamentals of grounding: what, why, and how

Explore the basics of grounding and anchoring: what they are, why they matter, and techniques for achieving balance, focus, and connection.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 21d

This is a good article on how the right is reshaping Hollywood and US media.

www.dw.com/en/jimmy-kim...

Jimmy Kimmel: The US media's shift towards Trump's MAGA – DW – 09/18/2025

A "great unwokening"? Along with the late-night talk show host's suspension, several signs point towards a sharp shift to the right in the US media and Hollywood.

www.dw.com

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 21d

I am not ready to start thinking about Christmas.

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Cosette @cosettepaneque.bsky.social · 22d

Oh, my condolences, Veles. That is hard work. And you're right, ultimately, we go through these journeys alone, but I hope you have some good supports.

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